HARPS Global Technology

Better donning. Better comfort. Better confidence.

Technology Built Around User Needs

Gloves may look simple, but their performance depends on material science, process control, product design, and consistent manufacturing. HARPS Global technologies are developed to support protection, comfort, usability, and performance across professional glove applications.

Our technology platforms focus on practical user needs such as easier donning, skin-friendly glove concepts, tactile sensitivity, durability, and consistent product quality.

Our Technology Focus Areas

Innovation with purpose

Technologies developed to address real user needs in healthcare and professional environments.

Material and process expertise

Product development supported by material know-how, testing, and controlled manufacturing processes.

Designed for performance

Glove solutions developed to support protection, comfort, fit, and usability in intended applications.

Backed by science

Ongoing research, testing, and process refinement help us improve products and respond to evolving market needs.

UV Technology
Designed for Performance. Engineered for Safety.

After years of advanced research and development, HARPS Global has pioneered a breakthrough in glove manufacturing—leveraging photochemical processes activated by ultraviolet (UV) light to interlink the glove film. Developed at our Austrian facility, this proprietary process enables the production of sempermed® syntegra UV gloves without the need for traditional vulcanization accelerators and latex proteins.

By utilizing polyisoprene, a material that closely simulates the natural properties of latex, this innovation delivers the comfort, fit, and tactile sensitivity clinicians expect—while eliminating the risks commonly associated with chemical accelerators.

A New Standard in Glove Manufacturing

Born from Light

Our patented UV production process replaces conventional chemical cross-linking with UV-induced interlinking of polymer molecules. This eliminates the need for vulcanization accelerators—key contributors to contact allergies—making these gloves particularly beneficial in environments where skin sensitivity and long-term wear are critical.

Clinically Minded, User-Focused

With up to 80% of glove-related contact allergies linked to chemical accelerators, our UV technology represents a meaningful advancement in user safety—without compromising performance.

Recognized Innovation

The sempermed® syntegra UV platform was honored with the EARTO Innovation Award, recognizing its contribution to advancing material science and healthcare safety.

By combining accelerator-free protection, latex-like comfort, and cutting-edge manufacturing, the UV Technology sets a new benchmark for surgical glove performance.

Advanced Donning Performance for Surgical Gloves
QuickDon™ Technology
QuickDon™ is a proprietary glove-donning technology originally developed by sempermed and now part of the HARPS Global innovation portfolio following our 2023 acquisition. Designed specifically for surgical environments, QuickDon™ enhances speed, comfort, and reliability during glove donning—without compromising tactile sensitivity or control.

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Manufacturing Excellence

Austria: surgical glove expertise shaped over generations
Advanced Engineering. Surgical Precision.
Our Austrian manufacturing facility represents the foundation of HARPS’ surgical glove expertise—where decades of material science, engineering rigor, and clinical understanding converge.

This is where innovation is developed, refined, and brought to life—home to advanced technologies such as UV-based production processes and next-generation material formulations. Every detail is engineered with precision to meet the highest standards of surgical performance, safety, and consistency.

Austria is not only a center of production—it is a hub of innovation, R&D, and technical leadership that defines the future of our portfolio.

Global Scale. Operational Excellence.
Malaysia: advanced scale and manufacturing strength
Our Malaysian operations are designed for scale—delivering high-volume production with uncompromising quality and efficiency. With deep expertise in manufacturing and process engineering, these facilities ensure consistent, reliable supply across global markets.

Backed by advanced automation, rigorous quality systems, and continuous process optimization, Malaysia serves as the backbone of HARPS Global’s ability to meet growing global demand—while maintaining the performance and protection our customers expect.

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